Wound Care Nurse New
Silver Spring, MD
Details
Hiring Company
Trinity Health
Position Description
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Demonstrates wound, skin, & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound and ostomy assessments and develops plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin and ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.
WCC Certification required within six months of hire.
General Summary
Is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and if necessary, delegating patient care to a specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Minimum Licensure/certification Required (if Applicable)
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
BLS trained
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
Successful completion of a refresher program in nursing if applicant has not had a minimum of 1000 hours of direct patient care experience within the past 5 years
Demonstration of acceptable performance in administering medications according to Holy Cross Hospital’s standards within the probationary period
Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English language
Must have visual and auditory acuity
Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately
Working Conditions
May be required to lift up to 35 pounds as determined by the nature of the nursing unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and move patient care equipment, i.e.: beds/stretchers. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. Must be able to utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, dependant upon the specific position.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Director of Senior Services
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
00585866
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Description
Demonstrates wound, skin, & ostomy care expertise and clinical leadership. Conducts comprehensive skin, wound and ostomy assessments and develops plan of care for patients of all age groups. Provides wound, skin and ostomy education to patients, family members, providers and all other members of the health care team.
WCC Certification required within six months of hire.
General Summary
Is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and if necessary, delegating patient care to a specified group of patients. Collaborates with physicians, medical professionals and other staff to ensure the quality of care given. Provides care for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult or geriatric patient (as defined in the unit scope of care). Utilizes knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s age to ensure that care provided meets the unique, physical and psychosocial needs of the patient. Involves appropriate parties (i.e. patient’s family or guardian, outside agencies) in the assessment, treatment and continuing care of the patient as needed.
Supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.
Minimum Licensure/certification Required (if Applicable)
Current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
BLS trained
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required
Successful completion of a refresher program in nursing if applicant has not had a minimum of 1000 hours of direct patient care experience within the past 5 years
Demonstration of acceptable performance in administering medications according to Holy Cross Hospital’s standards within the probationary period
Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval
Reads, writes, speaks, and comprehends English language
Must have visual and auditory acuity
Must have the ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately
Working Conditions
May be required to lift up to 35 pounds as determined by the nature of the nursing unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients. Must be able to push, pull, lift, and move patient care equipment, i.e.: beds/stretchers. Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. Must be able to utilize a computer for periods of time throughout the shift, dependant upon the specific position.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Director of Senior Services
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
00585866
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